Essex news

• Everything to know about the Mercury Theatre's work experience options

  28-11-2025 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The Mercury Theatre is offering up to five days of work experience for those in Year 12 to 13 and interested in working front-of-house.
  
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• Registration now open for Essex Birdwatching Society conference

  06-01-2026 16:24 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Registration has opened for the Essex Birdwatching Society's next conference at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford.
  
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• Colchester's Simply Strummers to host ukulele jam session for the New Year

  06-01-2026 13:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  On Wednesday January 7, the group will be hosting a ukulele jam session.
  
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• Take an exclusive look behind the scenes at this Clacton theatre

  06-01-2026 13:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Theatre fans are invited to look behind the scenes at a Clacton theatre.
  
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• Specially trained police officers patrolling Colchester despite the snow

  06-01-2026 12:26 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  These officers are part of a national policing strategy which uses unpredictable and highly visible deployments to deter crime and to reassure the public.
  
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• Groundbreaking Harwich play inspired by drag performers coming to Colchester

  06-01-2026 12:08 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A GROUNDBREAKING play about two legendary drag performers will be shown in Colchester after being developed in Harwich.  at the Harwich Festival.
  
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• First Essex timetable changes to 18 bus routes across county- full list here

  06-01-2026 11:43 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  First Essex has introduced timetable changes to multiple bus routes across the county in a bid to improve service punctuality.
  
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• Colchester New Year's Day walk draws record-breaking numbers

  06-01-2026 11:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A record number of people took part in a New Year's Day walk around Colchester organised by High Steward Sir Bob Russell.
  
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• Two Colchester schools announce emergency closures after freezing temperatures

  06-01-2026 10:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  The closures come after another night of freezing conditions, with temperatures dropping to as low as -5c overnight on Tuesday.
  
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• Person arrested for drug driving in St Osyth during police patrol

  06-01-2026 10:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Patrolling police officers arrested a motorist for drug driving yesterday.
  
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• New range of flights offered from Stansted this year – here's where you can go

  06-01-2026 09:34 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers, will operate its first flights from Stansted to Istanbul from March 18.
  
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• Emergency services on scene of major fire in Essex after house goes up in flames

  06-01-2026 08:33 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene overnight in South Woodham Ferrers.
  
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• 'Distressed' young girl called Essex Police as her mum was attacked by boyfriend

  06-01-2026 08:28 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Aaron Witchell, from Chigwell, walked free on a suspended sentence over domestic violence, including pulling a knife and stabbing his girlfriend's tyres.
  
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• Three men sentenced for supplying drugs in Colchester after 'trap house' found

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Weheliye Guleed, 22, Khaled Hamarsha, 23, and Abdullahi Hussein, 19, were sentenced on Friday at Ipswich Crown Court.
  
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• People urged to consider A&E visits after surge in visits for cough and headaches

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Local NHS bosses are urging the public to consider whether they need to visit A&E after it was revealed millions of patients visit with minor ailments.
  
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• MP challenges education secretary on decision to cancel primary school

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An MP has said the education of the next generation of children in an Essex town is at risk due to the government’s decision to cancel a new school.
  
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• Colchester golf club 'proud of progress' amid transformation a year on from takeover

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Lexden Wood Golf Club are revelling in their progress since the club was taken over a year ago with many improvements made.
  
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• Colchester First Dates man shares experience of filming in Spain for new show

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Fin, who works part-time at a Wetherspoons in Colchester, further had members of the public recognise him at work.
  
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• Blocked drains causing flooding and safety risks still not sorted months on

  06-01-2026 06:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Issues with blocked drains in Brightlingsea are still yet to be sorted with flooding concerns only worsening.
  
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• Two men struggle in frozen lake after dog goes in

  05-01-2026 20:03 via bbc.com
  One man falls into a frozen lake to save a dog, followed by a man who tries to crawl across the ice.
  
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• Drivers facing delays as busy Essex road partly blocked after crash

  05-01-2026 19:21 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Drivers are experiencing delays following a crash on the A133.
  
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• Milbank Concrete Products donates laptop equipment to Colchester school

  05-01-2026 18:24 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Milbank Concrete Products in Earls Colne has donated new technology equipment to Great Tey C of E Primary School.
  
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• Essex horse and owner up for national racehorse award

  05-01-2026 18:18 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An Essex ex-racehorse and his owner are finalists for a national award.
  
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• Missing permits stall bridge works in Colchester city centre

  05-01-2026 18:07 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Missing permits have stalled bridge works in Colchester city centre.
  
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• Woman accused of murdering boyfriend in Clacton hotel denies further charges

  05-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Murphy has consistently denied the murder charge she first faced after the death of boyfriend James Self, 47, in December 2023.
  
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• Which shops opened in Braintree Village in 2025? These 10 might surprise you

  05-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Braintree Village is known for its glittering array of luxury brands, from Polo Ralph Lauren, to Barbour, to Julian Charles and Le Creuset.
  
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• Revival plans for empty Dedham property back on the table

  05-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Fresh plans have been lodged to bring an empty High Street building in Dedham back into use.
  
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• Police dog Oreo aids officers in discovery of drugs, money and a prohibited weapon

  05-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  An Essex Police dog has led officers to the discovery of money, drugs and a prohibited weapon during a recent Colchester warrant was executed.
  
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• Meet the neurodivergent Colchester hairdresser who created his own salon

  05-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  A Colchester hairdresser has turned his dream of an inclusive and relaxing retreat into reality.
  
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• Colchester Council secures seven affordable homes for families in need

  05-01-2026 18:00 via gazette-news.co.uk
  
  Colchester Council has secured seven affordable three-bedroom homes for families in need.
  
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